Movies like The Crucible

This period horror film delves into the paranoia and religious fervor of New England folk tales. Just like The Crucible, The Witch explores the themes of superstition and the supernatural in a community grappling with fear of the unknown.

The Village tells the story of an isolated community haunted by mythical creatures in a forest. The movie mirrors The Crucible's themes of fear and the consequences of lies within a close-knit society.

Set in the court of Henry VIII, The Other Boleyn Girl pits two sisters against one another in a game of power and betrayal. The film's depiction of historical drama with a strong focus on character dynamics will appeal to fans of The Crucible.

While not a historical piece, The Hours is a drama that weaves together three women's lives across different eras, touching upon themes of societal expectations and personal freedom, resonating with the character struggles in The Crucible.

Set in a Catholic school, Doubt revolves around suspicion and the quest for truth as a nun confronts a priest she believes to be guilty of abuse. The film's exploration of certainty and moral conviction parallels the relentless questioning of truth in The Crucible.

In The Name of the Rose, a Franciscan monk investigates mysterious deaths at a monastery, delving into themes of heresy and the abuse of power. Its atmosphere and exploration of dogma echo the tension found in The Crucible.

An adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel, The Scarlet Letter deals with sin, guilt, and hypocrisy in a Puritan society, overlapping with the socio-moral questions raised in The Crucible.